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New York Post
3 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
Entry level jobs are disappearing — Gen Z should learn these skills if they want to get hired
AI in, Gen Z out. Experts are warning that entry-level jobs may be disappearing — leaving Gen Z unemployed. 3 Entry-level jobs may be shifting or all together disappearing leaving Gen Z on the job hunt. LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS – Advertisement This generation of young workers, expected to make up about 30% of the global workforce by 2030, is entering the job market as the roles they were set to apply for might not exist. As AI continues to evolve, it's clear that many of the traditional entry-level roles, often seen as stepping stones into the workforce, are rapidly being automated. A YouGov survey found that 54% of Americans say they feel cautious about advances in AI and 47% feel concerned. Advertisement The shift towards AI is impacting the types of jobs available, especially those for new employees. 'Entry-level jobs tend to involve routine, well-defined tasks — exactly the kind of work current AI systems are best suited to automate,' Professor Daniela Rus, the Director of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at MIT, told Newsweek. Experts argue that while some of these roles might not disappear entirely, they are evolving into something unrecognizable. 3 A YouGov survey found that 54% of Americans say they feel cautious about advances in AI and 47% feel concerned. – Advertisement For Gen Z, this transition could wipe out or change the roles they expected to apply for. 'AI is rapidly reshaping entry-level jobs, automating repetitive tasks, streamlining workflows, and, in some cases, eliminating roles entirely,' Keri Mesropov, founder of Spring Talent Development, said. However, Gen Z's chances of being employed aren't completely deleted. Those looking to enter the workforce may just need to adapt to utilize this new technology. But this is nothing entirely new. The workforce as gone through changes due to technological leaps throughout history — the industrial revolution and the dot-com era. Advertisement 3 The shift towards AI is impacting the types of jobs available, especially those for new employees. Seventyfour – Industry analyst Josh Bersin argues that entry-level hiring has currently slowed due to economic factors, but that the introduction of AI could also create entirely new job categories. These roles would involve building, managing, and optimizing AI systems, presenting an opportunity for digital natives to step into new roles. This shift isn't just about surviving in the job market — it's about adapting to a new professional environment where AI becomes a powerful tool in everyday work. 'AI is changing everything, faster than most institutions, companies or curriculums can keep pace with. But no, that doesn't mean your education or potential is obsolete. It means we have to think differently about what growth and opportunity look like,' wrote LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman in a recent post on the platform. 'You were born into this shift. You're native to these tools in a way that older generations aren't. Lean into it. Teach others.' Despite fears that AI will replace human workers, experts agree that AI cannot fully replace human judgment. Mesropov argues that while AI can automate tasks, it still requires human input for context-heavy decisions, judgment calls, and troubleshooting. Advertisement And Gen Z's familiarity with technology, particularly AI, could make them valuable assets in this new era. According to the YouGov survey, adults under 30 are more likely than older Americans to ever use AI tools (76% vs. 51%) and are also more likely to use AI at least weekly (50% vs. 23%). 'The advantage Gen Z has is that they are digital natives. They are well-positioned to work alongside AI, not in opposition to it,' Rus told Newsweek. 'Young people today are using AI to solve problems and even have fun by creating stories and images.' As AI reshapes the job market, the skills companies will need most in their entry-level hires won't just be technical— they will need strong problem-solving abilities, creativity, and emotional intelligence. Advertisement Experts suggest that while the structure of entry-level jobs is changing, the challenge will be to rethink what these roles look like. AI-assisted apprenticeships, project-based learning environments, and hybrid human-AI teams are among the potential models for the future. However, experts also caution that while young workers have an advantage in terms of digital fluency, they must still build the soft skills necessary to succeed in the workforce, such as communication, adaptability, and critical thinking. Though it's easy to get lost in the rhetoric surrounding AI's potential to disrupt jobs, the reality is that the technology is not just a threat — it's an opportunity. For Gen Z, the key to thriving in this new era will be their ability to adapt, learn, and leverage AI tools to solve real-world problems.
New York Post
4 days ago
- Health
- New York Post
US senior citizens are increasingly dying from this mishap
Older U.S. adults are increasingly dying from unintentional falls, according to a new federal report published Wednesday, with white people accounting for the vast majority of the deaths. From 2003 to 2023, death rates from falls rose more than 70% for adults ages 65 to 74, the report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The rate increased more than 75% for people 75 to 84, and more than doubled for seniors 85 and older. 4 From 2003 to 2023, death rates from falls rose more than 70% for adults ages 65 to 74. LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS – 'Falls continue to be a public health problem worth paying attention to,' said Geoffrey Hoffman, a University of Michigan researcher who was not involved in the new report. 'It's curious that these rates keep rising.' The CDC researchers did not try to answer why death rates from falls are increasing. But experts say there may be a few reasons, like gradually improving our understanding of the the role falls play in deaths and more people living longer — to ages when falls are more likely to have deadly consequences. More than 41,000 retirement-age Americans died of falls in 2023, the most recent year for which final statistics based on death certificates are available. That suggests that falls were blamed in about 1 of every 56 deaths in older Americans that year. 4 More than 41,000 retirement-age Americans died of falls in 2023. amazing studio – More than half of those 41,000 deaths were people 85 and older, the CDC found, and white people accounted for 87% of deaths in the oldest category. Falls can cause head injuries or broken bones that can lead to permanent disability and trigger a cascade of other health problems. A number of factors can contribute to falls, including changes in hearing and vision and medications that can cause light-headedness. 4 More than half of those 41,000 deaths were people 85 and older, the CDC found, and white people accounted for 87% of deaths in the oldest category. Andrey Popov – Death rates varied widely from state to state. In 2023, Wisconsin had the highest death rates from falls, followed by Minnesota, Maine, Oklahoma and Vermont. Wisconsin's rate was more than five times higher than the rate of the lowest state, Alabama. Ice and wintry weather may partly explain why fatal falls were more common in states in the upper Midwest and New England, but experts also pointed to other things at play, like differences in how well falls are reported and to what extent they are labeled a cause of death. 'We've yet to unravel why you see such differences in state rates,' said Hoffman, who studies falls among the elderly. 4 In 2023, Wisconsin had the highest death rates from falls, followed by Minnesota, Maine, Oklahoma and Vermont. toa555 – Researchers also can't yet explain why white seniors die of falls at higher rates than people in other racial and ethnic groups. In the 85-and-up age group, the death rate for white Americans is two or three times higher than any other group, while older Black people had the lowest fall-related death rate. 'Kind of a flip of the traditional disparity lens,' Hoffman said, referring to the fact that for most other rates of illness and injury, people of color are disproportionately affected. Staying active can help people avoid falls, experts say.
New York Post
5 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
60% of men keep financial secrets from their partners: Why can't they come clean?
Half of men have kept financial secrets from a spouse or a partner, according to new research. In a survey of 2,000 men, 49% of those who are married or in a committed relationship (60% of respondents) shared that they have kept money-related secrets. The most common secret proved to be a hidden savings account (14%). Other men have kept their spending habits (13%) and a credit card or a line of credit (12%) to themselves. Among the men who kept secrets from their significant other, many said they did so because they were embarrassed (27%) or ashamed (26%), while one in five (19%) said they simply 'didn't know how to bring it up.' According to a new survey, about half of American men have kept financial secrets from their spouses. LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS – Some of this secrecy appears to be a result from pressure to be financially successful — something 48% of men surveyed admitted to feeling. Of these men, 56% said the pressure comes from themselves, but 27% said they felt a societal pressure for men to be financially successful. Conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by Beyond Finance for Men's Mental Health Month, the survey examined the connection between money and mental health, and the results reveal a strong correlation. Respondents were asked to rate both their mental and financial health on a one-to-five scale, which revealed a strong connection between low financial health and low mental health. Men who rated their financial health at a 1 (poor) also had the lowest mental health (2.8 on average). Conversely, those with the highest financial health — a 5 (excellent) — also had the highest mental health (4.6 on average). Despite this, a fifth of respondents said they would not be confident confiding in anyone about their financial situation. The most common financial secret men have is keeping a hidden savings account. GiuseppeElioCammarat – The numbers of those willing to share their financial situation still show a general hesitance of men to open up: Less than half said they'd speak to their partner (41%), a quarter to a financial professional (23%), a fifth to their friends (19%) and roughly a tenth to their parents (12% to their mom and 11% to their dad). 'This survey confirms what we've long suspected — men are suffering in silence when it comes to money,' said Lou Antonelli, chief operating officer at Beyond Finance. 'Financial anxiety is isolating, and many men don't feel safe opening up. This is why we're encouraging men to stop gambling with their wellbeing and start building both financial and emotional resilience.' Forty percent of men said their financial situation has made them feel disconnected from friends, and this was especially true for those who rated themselves with poor financial health. Among this group, 69% feel disconnected, compared to 27% who rated their financial health as 'good.'Overall, 37% of men avoid friendships that make them feel financially insecure. 'This research points to a broader cultural issue: Men are emotionally overwhelmed by money, yet afraid to seek help. Shame, secrecy and silence are driving real harm, not only to personal finances, but to relationships, careers and mental health,' said Nathan Astle, a certified financial therapist at Beyond Finance. 'This isn't about being perfect,' added Astle. 'It's about giving men permission to be honest about where they're at — and then helping them build a healthier, more hopeful path forward.'
New York Post
05-06-2025
- Health
- New York Post
People who eat certain type of diet are at low risk for dementia, research shows
Certain foods may feed the brain better than others. New research presented this week at NUTRITION 2025, the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition in Orlando, Florida, found that the MIND diet is particularly beneficial for cognitive health. Advertisement People who followed the MIND eating plan — which stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay — were 'significantly less likely' to develop Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, according to a press release from the American Society for Nutrition. What is the MIND diet? MIND is a hybrid of the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), the latter of which is designed to reduce blood pressure. The diet focuses on 'brain-healthy foods' like leafy green vegetables, berries, nuts, and olive oil. 'The MIND diet is unique as the first eating plan focused on foods to specifically improve and support cognitive health,' Lauren Harris-Pincus, registered dietitian nutritionist and founder of and author of 'The Everything Easy Pre-Diabetes Cookbook,' told Fox News Digital. Advertisement 5 New research presented this week at NUTRITION 2025 found that the MIND diet is particularly beneficial for cognitive health. bit24 – 5 Those who followed the diet were shown to have an overall 9% reduced risk of dementia. LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS – The plant-focused MIND diet highlights 10 types of food, including berries, leafy greens, veggies, whole grains, nuts and seeds, beans, legumes, seafood, poultry, and olive oil, according to Harris-Pincus, who was not involved in the research. 'These focus foods contain nutrients that play a critical role in supporting brain health, including flavonoids, carotenoids, B vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids (especially DHA), choline, and minerals like magnesium, potassium, and calcium,' she said. Advertisement 'The diet also suggests limiting foods such as pastries, refined sugar, red meat, cheese, fried foods, fast food, and butter or margarine.' 5 The plant-focused MIND diet highlights 10 types of food, including berries, leafy greens, veggies, and whole grains. monticellllo – MIND's impact on brain health Researchers from the University of Hawaii analyzed data from nearly 93,000 U.S. adults who reported their dietary habits during the 1990s as part of the Multiethnic Cohort Study. At the start of the study, participants ranged in age from 45 to 75. Advertisement 5 People who followed the MIND eating plan were 'significantly less likely' to develop Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, according to a press release from the American Society for Nutrition. Jacob Lund – In analyzing which participants developed Alzheimer's or other dementias in later years, the MIND eating plan performed better than other healthy diets in terms of reducing dementia risk, with benefits seen among both younger and older groups. Those who followed the diet were shown to have an overall 9% reduced risk of dementia, and some groups — African American, Latino, and White participants — showed a 13% lower risk. Asian-Americans and native Hawaiians did not show as pronounced a risk reduction. 5 'Our study findings confirm that healthy dietary patterns in mid to late life and their improvement over time may prevent Alzheimer's and related dementias,' said Song-Yi Park (not pictured), PhD, associate professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS – The longer people adhered to the diet, the greater the reduction of risk. Those who followed the plan over a 10-year period had a 25% lower risk compared to those who didn't stick with it. 'Our study findings confirm that healthy dietary patterns in mid to late life and their improvement over time may prevent Alzheimer's and related dementias,' said Song-Yi Park, PhD, associate professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, in the release. 'This suggests that it is never too late to adopt a healthy diet to prevent dementia.'
New York Post
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Desperate job hunters resort to ‘unhinged' hacks to beat the competition in tough market: ‘Some are just lying'
When career coach Shoshanna Davis asked TikTok to share the 'most unhinged' things they've done to land a job — social media users delivered. Unhinged? Try unholy. Among the job-seeking jaw-droppers who headed to the post's comments section: 'Sent a picture of a T-rex trying to make a bed instead of my CV with a note saying I'm not sending my CV because I'm bored of doing that. If you like this pic, meet me for a drink to discuss the job.' (It worked.) 'Changed the font on my resume to SF Pro so when they read it, it feels 'familiar' to them and think 'that's the one.'' 'A woman stopped by my boss's office to ask about a job opening, but she spoke through her puppet.' 'Won a dance battle for a referral.' Desperate times, desperate measures. Other contenders rewrote the rules of romance — turning dating apps into networking platforms: 'Put 'open to work' on their Hinge dating profile.' 'Turned a speed dating event into a networking one. Asked all matches about jobs and if they were looking for people.' 'Matched with her on Raya, and landed an MD role after a few dates. She's my wife now.' 'Pretended to be interest[ed] in having dinner with a guy so he could send my CV to his boss because I wanted to work at the same company.' 3 A career coach asked followers to dish their most unhinged job-hunting stunts — and the internet delivered, from puppet pitches to dance battle referrals. deagreez – 'Some of these, no, I would not recommend,' Davis cautioned, telling in a recent interview. 'Some … are just point blank lying or deceiving the employer and I think eventually you probably will get found out.' 3 And while some hacks are truly unhinged — others are flat out lying. LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS – Davis herself admits she's pulled off a few clever tricks — sneaking into invite-only tech events to get the inside scoop and bring that intel to interviews. But not all job seekers are out there shaking hands and dancing for referrals — some just want the truth. According to a report from the essay writing service EduBirdie, 58% of Gen Z workers won't even apply for a job unless the salary is disclosed. Forget hiring hacks — they want hard numbers. 'Gen Z has watched previous generations get strung along with vague promises,' HR consultant Bryan Driscoll told Newsweek. 'When the job's expectations far exceed the pay, candidates want to and deserve to know upfront.' And don't blame them. A full 71% of young workers believe salary should be openly discussed in the office. 3 Not every Gen Z job hunter is out there schmoozing and sambaing for a gig — some just want straight talk. A full 58% say they won't even apply unless the pay's posted. Svyatoslav Lypynskyy – To them, it's a red flag when employers don't post pay — and a dealbreaker not to apply. Because if Gen Z is going to lie their way into a job, they'd like to know what it pays first.
